One of the legendary stories of Australian wine history has just been reborn. I suspect this country has not seen a new release of such pedigree, such depth of history and such sheer and effortless magnificence since the very launch of Hill of Grace itself in 1958. — Tyson Stelzer, May 2019
Our family’s Upper Tintara Vineyard is in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. Blewitt Springs is unique in its elevation in comparison to the rest of the region with rolling hills, and native bush surrounding some of Australia’s oldest vines.
I’ve made wines for a select group of people over the past forty years, but there’s nothing more thrilling and daunting than putting your name to your craft. It was all inspired by a hobby dad and I started in the late 1990’s, crafting small batch Shiraz from our family’s old ancestor vines. Today, as the climate warms and our industry evolves, I find myself planting new varieties that will ensure the sustainability of our vineyard for future generations of our family to enjoy in the years to come.
Andrew 'Ox' Hardy
Slate Fermenters – Upper Tintara Winery
Our ancient old slate fermenters were originally built in 1863 and are made from massive slabs of slate quarried in the Willunga Hills. They are thought to be the last of their type remaining in Australia – and quite possibly the world.
